Short Description

Discover the majestic High Crosses of Ireland, the towering stone monuments that became the Bible in stone for medieval Ireland. A beautifully illustrated RareGer heritage card celebrating faith, craftsmanship and Ireland's sacred history.

Full Product Description

Irish High Crosses explores the magnificent carved stone crosses that stand among Ireland's greatest treasures. Created between the 8th and 12th centuries, these masterpieces were raised beside monasteries and churches as symbols of faith, learning and community.

Their remarkable carvings tell stories from the Old and New Testaments, allowing biblical stories to be shared with people long before books were widely available. From Monasterboice and Clonmacnoise to Kells and Glendalough, these enduring monuments remain among Ireland's finest works of medieval art.

This RareGer card includes:

• What are High Crosses?

• Their Purpose in Early Ireland

• Symbolism & Carvings

• Famous High Cross Sites

• The Cross of Cong Connection

• A Lasting Legacy